EPA12114821 Roma coach Claudio Raniery, Italy, Italy between Roma and AC Milan during the Italian Seri A Soccer Match, on 18 May 2025.
Claudio Raniary thanked fig president Gabriel Grevina for the opportunity to coach the Italy National Team: ‘Friedkins gave me full support, this decision is mine.’
Claudio Raniary has rejected the opportunity to become the new Italy National Team coach in place of Luciano Spalet.
Raniary is currently working as an advisor to the Roma owners, who is as a Jiallorsi coach after a six -month spell and will continue the same role as the national team coach.
Raniery refuses Italy
EPA12073558 Roma coach Claudio Ranalyry during the Raniery gestures between Roma and ACF Fiurentina in Italian Seri A Soccer Match, 04 May 2025.
The 73 -year -old released his decision with a brief statement and released Ansa.
“I thank President Gravina for the occasion; this is a great honor. However, I have reflected and decided to be fully committed to my new role in Roma,” Ranaieri said.
“Friedkins gave me full support, I supported me regardless of any decision about the national team; this decision is mine.”
Rome, Italy-20 February: AS Roma’s head coach Claudio Raniery, UEFA Europea League 2024/25 League Nockout Playout Playout Play-Off Second Leg Match between AS Roma and FC Porto in Stadio Olympics in Rome, Italy on February 20, 2025, Rome, Italy. (Photo Paolo Bruno/Getty Image)
Spellati was dismissed before the World Cup qualifying match against Moldova, but still led the team on Monday night, leading to a 2–0 win in Regio Emilia.
East-Azurri Boss won 12 out of 24 games, attracted six and lost several.
The Italian Federation remains to replace Spelleti in search of a new coach, and the East-Milan boss Pioli appears to be one of his primary options after the refusal of Raniyary.
What did Spalelati say after the previous game as Italy’s coach
Reggio Nel Emilia, Italy – 9 June: Luciano Spelleti Head Coach Bethen Italy of Italy during FIFA 2026 at the Tricelore of the Tricelor, Italy on 09 June 2025 – 09 June 2025 at Razigio. (Photo by Alesandro Sabtini/Getty Image)
“I live with difficulties, I have done my whole life. When someone tries to show mercy for me, I think I am headbutting them, I react to it every time
“I believe that I am not leaving behind a great Italy squad for my successor, because tonight it was not very good performance. I was given the opportunity to work. I tried, I tried, I made mistakes, and I staged some experiments. Whatever I do, I try to learn, I am not convinced that I know more than someone else.”